Republic Act No. 11106: The Filipino Sign Language Act

Republic Act No. 11106, known as the Filipino Sign Language Act, recognizes Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language of the Filipino Deaf community. The law mandates the use of FSL in all government transactions involving the Deaf and in schools, broadcast media, and workplaces. It aims to ensure the rights of Deaf individuals to access information, education, and services in their natural language, promoting their inclusion and participation in society.